Paheli not to enter Oscars?

Much has been said about Paheli, India's official entry to the Oscars. Now, with a turn of events, the film might not make it to the Oscars, after all. The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is accusing the producers of ill-treating the animals that were used for the film's shooting.

In fact, the AWBI had already sent a notice to Shah Rukh Khan, way back in April, advising him not to approach the Censor Board. The Board plans to sue M/s Red Chillies Company, which is jointly owned by Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Sanjeev Chawla. A number of camels were used to depict a race. It is said that the animals were not taken care of. The film has violated the Performing Animal Rules, 2001, and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960.

However representatives of M/s Red Chillies Company deny the fact that they received any letter from the Board. The producers were not available for comments.

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